Golf Score Registration

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a method for golf score registration in a golf score registration system comprising a terminal located in or near a clubhouse and/or a start box at first tee with a console that allows each player to check in to and check out of the system before and after a game of golf, tee boxes located near each tee on the course with a console that allows each player to enter scoring information from the previously completed hole, means for communication between boxes on the course and a central unit, and individual information carriers that each player bring on to the course while playing. Each console has at least two readers-through which it can communicate with the information carriers, and a display indicating the function of respective reader. A first console for the start of a golf game provides the option to play a game with markers for at least a first and second player, and the first console requests information on who is marking each player in said game.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a method for golf score registration ina golf score registration system on a golf course comprising;

-   -   a terminal located in or near a clubhouse and/or a start box at        first tee with a console that allows each player to check in to        and check out of the system before and after a game of golf,    -   tee boxes located near each tee on the course with a console        that allows each player to enter scoring information from the        previously completed hole,    -   means for communication between boxes on the course and a        central unit, and    -   individual information carriers that each player brings on to        the course while playing,        where each console has at least two readers through which it can        communicate with said information carriers, and a display        indicating the function of respective reader.

The present invention also relates to a golf score registration systemadapted to perform the inventive method, and a computer program productwhich, when executed by a computing device, enables the computing deviceto perform the steps of the inventive method.

PRIOR ART

In today's manual handling process with pen and paper score card, playerand marker agree before the round to mark each other's scores.

The present invention relates to a corresponding process for markerselection in a system based on information carriers carried by eachplayer and readers available on the consoles on each tee box.

In a known system the terminal in the Clubhouse has a computer and ascreen or computer with a touch screen, printer and a reader for aninformation carrier.

Each golfer is assigned a personalized memory key or information carrierused for registration of scores and statistics out on the course.

Located at each Tee Box is a console that allows each player to enterscoring information from the previously completed hole. The consolecomprises a microprocessor, readers, multi-colour display; means tocommunicate with the Clubhouse terminal, such as GSM/GPRS modem or wire,information is also carried from the boxes to the terminal through eachplayer with its personalized information carrier.

The player arrives to the Clubhouse. At the terminal he registers hisarrival towards the booking system and downloads handicap informationfrom the national handicapping organization. The terminal specifiesparameters for the round to be played such as tee to play from, gametype, affecting handicap or not, timing of the pace of play or not andpersons to mark or to be marked by.

At the console by first tee all information registered in the terminalin the Clubhouse could be changed if needed.

After each hole the player register his own score and statistics bynavigating with his information carrier in the console readers.

The information carriers store the information from each and every holewhich information is uploaded after the round to the system database.

Scoring information from the consoles may also be sent to the systemdatabase to be used for leadersboards, pace of play and livescoring.

Upon completion of the round, scoring and statistical information fromthe information carrier may be uploaded into a kiosk located in theclubhouse, which information may be automatically uploaded to thehandicapping organization for adjustment.

This information may also be uploaded to a website on the internet forfurther analysis of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION Problems

From the standpoint of a golf score registration system according to thetechnical field of invention it is a problem to manage a marker functionwhere players on a group are able to mark each other's scores in orderto fulfil different requirements to allow the scores to be submitted toa handicapping organization.

It is a problem to provide a simple way of automatic management of themarking process in a golf play.

It is also a problem to provide such functionality in different types ofgame styles, such as a game with shotgun start, where players do notstart the game at first tee or close the game at last tee of the course.

Solution

With the purpose of solving one or several of the above problems, and onthe basis of prior art such as it has been shown above and the indicatedtechnical field, the present invention teaches that a first console forthe start of a golf game provides the option to play a game with markersfor at least a first and second player, and that the first consolerequests information on who is marking each player in the game.

In the setup process of identifying markers the console gives a firstreader the function to identify a first player to be marked and a secondreader the function to identify a second player to act as a marker forthe first player, where the display indicates the function of respectivereader.

The present invention proposes that the first and second readercommunicates with the information carriers of marker and the markedplayer simultaneously according to instructions given to the players onthe display.

This can be done in different ways and the present invention proposes aprocess where:

-   -   a player selects the option “game with markers” on the console,    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader indicated as “player” on the display and the        second player allows its information carrier to communicate with        a reader indicated as “marker” on the display, both at the same        time,    -   the name of the second player is shown as marker for the first        player on the display,    -   a request to indicate if further marker selection is to be made        or if the marker selection is completed is given on the display,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the process is        repeated, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the marker selection        is closed and the game can begin.

It is also proposed that the first and second reader communicates withthe information carriers of marker and the marked player sequentiallyaccording to instructions given to the players on the display.

This can be done in different ways and the present invention proposes aprocess where

-   -   a player selects the option “game with markers” on the console,    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader indicated as “player” on the display,    -   the name of the first player is shown on the display,    -   a request for the player to mark the first player is given on        the display,    -   the second player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader indicated as “marker” on the display,    -   the name of the second player is shown as marker for the first        player on the display,    -   a request to indicate if further marker selection is to be made        or if the marker selection is completed is given on the display,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the process is        repeated, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the marker selection        is closed and the game can begin.

In order to provide a possibility for a player to confirm the acceptanceto be marked by another player, and regardless of if the readerscommunicates simultaneously or in sequence with the informationcarriers, it is proposed that before the request to indicate if furthermarker selection is to be made or if the marker selection is completedis given on the display the following steps are made in the marker setupprocess:

-   -   a request for the first player to confirm that the second player        is accepted as marker is given on the display, and    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader indicated as “confirm marker” on the display if        the selection is accepted.

In order to provide the possibility for a player to check who isassigned to be the players marker at any time during the game it isproposed that each console provides the option for a player to requestthe information on by who said player is marked and/or whom said playeris marking on the display of the console.

It is also proposed that the set up process of identifying markers canbe remade if a new player joins the game, if a present player leaves thegame or if a change of marker for a player is to be made during thegame.

The set up procedure for markers is done at the first console at thestart of a golf game, the present invention teaches that the firstconsole can be the console belonging to the clubhouse terminal or theconsole by the tee for the first hole to be played, where the first holeto be played is the first hole of the course or a hole assigned asstarting hole in a game with a shot gun start.

It is also proposed that the console at any tee box can function as theconsole of the start box at first tee, thus allowing each player tocheck in to and check out of the system before and after a game of golffrom any console in order to enable games with shot gun starts where thegame can start and stop from any tee.

It is also proposed that the players can access the system from anycomputer through a wide area network, thus enabling this any computer tofunction as the first console.

The present invention also relates to a golf score registration systemon a golf course comprising;

-   -   a terminal located in or near a clubhouse and/or a start box at        first tee with a console adapted to allow each player to check        in to and check out of the system before and after a game of        golf,    -   tee boxes located near each tee on the course with a console        adapted to allow each player to enter scoring information from        the previously completed hole,    -   means for communication between boxes on the course and a        central unit, and    -   individual information carriers adapted to be brought on to the        course by each player while playing,

where each console has at least two readers adapted to communicate withthe information carriers, and a display adapted to indicate the functionof respective reader.

The present invention specifically teaches that a first console for thestart of a golf game is adapted to provide the option to play a gamewith markers for at least a first and second player, and that the firstconsole is adapted to request information on who is marking each playerin the game.

The first console is adapted to provide a setup process of identifyingmarkers, where the console is adapted to give a first reader thefunction to identify a first player to act as a marker and a secondreader the function to identify a second player to be marked by thefirst player, and that the display is adapted to indicate the functionof respective reader.

According to a first proposed embodiment the console is adapted toprovide instructions to the players by means of the display, and thefirst and second reader are adapted to communicate with the informationcarriers of marker and the marked player simultaneously according tosaid given instructions.

This can be done in different ways, and one proposed way is that theconsole is adapted to provide the possibility for a player to select theoption “game with markers”, and that if the selection is made, then theconsole is adapted to go through the steps of that:

-   -   the display is adapted to indicate a first reader as “player”        and a second reader as “marker”, the first reader is adapted to        communicate with the reader of the first player, and the second        reader is adapted to communicate with the reader of the second        player, both at the same time,    -   the display is adapted to show the name of the second player as        marker for the first player,    -   the console is adapted to request an indication on if further        marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection is        completed on the display,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the console is        adapted to repeat the process, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the console is        adapted to close the marker selection.

According to a second proposed embodiment the console is adapted toprovide instructions to the players by means of the display, and thefirst and second reader are adapted to communicate with the informationcarriers of marker and the marked player sequentially according to thegiven instructions.

This can be done in different ways, and one proposed way is that theconsole is adapted to provide the possibility for a player to select theoption “game with markers”, and that if the selection is made, then theconsole is adapted to go through the steps of that

-   -   the display is adapted to indicate a first reader as “player”        and a second reader as “marker”,    -   the first reader is adapted to communicate with the information        carrier of the first player,    -   the display is adapted to show the name of the first player,    -   the second reader is adapted to communicate with the information        carrier of the second player,    -   the console is adapted to show the name of the second player as        marker for the first player on the display,    -   the console is adapted to request an indication on if further        marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection is        completed on the display,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the console is        adapted to repeat the process, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the console is        adapted to close the marker selection.

Regardless of if the readers are adapted to communicate with theinformation carriers simultaneously or in sequence it is also proposedthat before the request to indicate if further marker selection is to bemade or if the marker selection is completed is given on the display,the console is adapted to go through the steps of that

-   -   the console is adapted to indicate a reader as “confirm marker”        and to request that the first player confirm that the second        player is accepted as marker on the display, and that    -   the reader is adapted to communicate with the information        carrier of the first player if the selection is accepted.

The present invention teaches that each console can be adapted toprovide the option for a player to request the information on by who theplayer is marked and/or who the player is marking on the display.

It is also proposed that the console is adapted to provide a possibilityto remake the set up process of identifying markers if a new playerjoins the game, if a present player leaves the game or if a change ofmarker for a player is to be made.

The present invention teaches that the console belonging to theclubhouse terminal or the console by the tee for the first hole to beplayed can be adapted to function as the first console.

The first hole to be played may be the first hole of the course or ahole assigned as starting hole in a game with other starting sequence,such as a shot gun start.

It is also proposed that the console at any tee box can be adapted tofunction as the console of the start box at first tee, thus allowingeach player to check in to and check out of the system before and aftera game of golf from any console in order to enable games withalternative start orders where the game can start and stop from any tee,such as shot gun starts.

According to one alternative embodiment of the present invention thesystem is adapted to be accessed by the players from any computerthrough a wide area network where this any computer can be adapted tofunction as the first console.

The present invention also relates to a computer program productcomprising computer program code which, when executed by a computingdevice, enables the computing device to perform the steps of theinventive method, and thus act as a console in the inventive system.

The present invention also relates to a computer readable medium uponwhich computer program code according to the inventive computer programproduct is stored.

This can be any kind of computer readable medium, such as acommunications network or any kind of non-volatile storage device.

Advantages

The advantages that foremost may be associated with a method, a system,a computer program product or a computer readable medium according tothe present invention are that the invention provides the possibility tomanage golf games with markers with an easily accessible set up processfor the players that functions in all kinds of games, even games withalternative starting sequences, such as shot gun starts.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A method, a system, a computer program product and a computer readablemedium according to the present invention will now be described indetail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic and simplified illustration of a golf scoreregistration system,

FIG. 2 is a schematic simplified view of a console, and

FIG. 3 is a schematic and simplified illustration of a computer programproduct and computer readable medium according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the following, the present invention will be described with areference to FIG. 1 illustrating showing a golf score registrationsystem 1 comprising a web server 11 with a database 11 a with aninterface to a handicapping organization via an API.

Consoles 12 b, . . . , 12 n, being a part of boxes on the course areconnected to the clubhouse server 13 via some means of communications14, such as wireless communications or wired communication.

The clubhouse server or central unit 13 holds a local database 13 a thatcan be synchronized with the database of the handicapping organisation.The clubhouse server 13 is located in the clubhouse and is connected toa kiosk with a reader 12 a and a user interface or user terminal 15 forthe use of players.

Club personnel can access the system 1 by means of a personnel terminal16 for administration and management of the pace of play on the coursein real time.

Presentation 17 of results such as leader board as well as pace of playis available in the clubhouse as well as in mobile or stationary devices18 online during the game and through messages, such as SMS, after thegame.

The system may also have a web interface 19 for administration,statistics and bookings via a wide area network A, such as the Internet.

Before a round a relation between a marker and a marked player isestablished in the system which facilitates handicapping prerequisitesafter the round in order to adjust players handicap in a formal waystipulated by the National Golf Association in the country.

One way of doing this is to upload the player and marker relation fromconsoles 12 a, 12 b, . . . , 12 n where the game began to a database/webservice 11, 11 a on internet and to pick up the result at the terminalin the clubhouse 15 or at the consoles 12 b, . . . , 12 n on the courseafter the round is played.

The present invention relates to a method for golf score registration ina golf score registration system 1 on a golf course. As shown above thesystem 1 comprises a terminal 15 located in or near a clubhouse and/or astart box at first tee with a console 12 a, 12 b that allows each playerto check in to and check out of the system before and after a game ofgolf. It also comprises tee boxes located near each tee on the coursewith a console 12 b, . . . , 12 n that allows each player to enterscoring information from the previously completed hole and, aspreviously mentioned, means for communication 14 between boxes on thecourse and a central unit 13. In the system there are also individualinformation carriers that each player brings on to the course whileplaying.

The information carriers can be any kind of memory device withcommunication capabilities, where the readers on the consoles and theinformation carrier can be adapted to an information exchange throughRFID, near field communication or any other kind of contactlesscommunication.

FIG. 2 illustrates a console 2 showing that each console 2 has at leasttwo readers 21, 22, 23 through which it can communicate with theinformation carriers, and a display 24 indicating the function ofrespective reader 21, 22, 23.

The present invention specifically teaches that a first console 2 forthe start of a golf game provides the option to play a game with markersfor at least a first and second player, and that the first console 2requests information on who is marking each player in the game.

It is proposed that in the setup process of identifying markers thefirst console 2 gives a first reader 21 the function to identify a firstplayer to be marked and a second reader 22 the function to identify asecond player to act as a marker for the first player, and that thedisplay 24 indicates the function of respective reader 21, 22.

Marker Selection is basically made in three steps:

-   -   assign player to be marked    -   assign marker    -   player to be marked confirm marker        where the third step of confirmation is optional.

In the first step the first player is punching his information carrierin a reader 21 marked PLAYER.

In the second step the second player, the marker, is punching hisinformation carrier in a reader 22 marked MARKER.

In the last step the first player confirm the marker selection bypunching his information carrier in a reader 23 marked PLAYER CONFIRMMARKER.

According to a first proposed embodiment it is proposed that the firstand second reader 21, 22 communicates with the information carriers ofmarker and the marked player simultaneously according to instructionsgiven to the players on the display 24.

This can also be done in a process where

-   -   a player selects the option “game with markers” on the console,    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader 21 indicated as “player” on the display 24 and the        second player allows its information carrier to communicate with        a reader 22 indicated as “marker” on the display 24, both at the        same time,    -   the name of the second player is shown as marker for the first        player on the display 24,    -   a request to indicate if further marker selection is to be made        or if the marker selection is completed is given on the display        24,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the process is        repeated, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the marker selection        is closed and the game can begin.

According to a second proposed embodiment it is proposed that the firstand second reader 21, 22 communicates with the information carriers ofmarker and the marked player sequentially according to instructionsgiven to the players on the display 24.

This can be done in a process where

-   -   a player selects the option “game with markers” on the console        2,    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader 21 indicated as “player” on the display 24,    -   the name of the first player is shown on the display 24,    -   a request for the player to mark the first player is given on        the display 24,    -   the second player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader 22 indicated as “marker” on the display,    -   the name of the second player is shown as marker for the first        player on the display 24,    -   a request to indicate if further marker selection is to be made        or if the marker selection is completed is given on the display        24,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the process is        repeated, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the marker selection        is closed and the game can begin.

Regardless of if the readers 21, 22 communicates with the informationcarriers simultaneously or sequentially it is proposed that before therequest to indicate if further marker selection is to be made or if themarker selection is completed is given on the display,

-   -   a request for the first player to confirm that the second player        is accepted as marker is given on the display 24, and    -   the first player allows its information carrier to communicate        with a reader indicated as “confirm marker” 23 on the display if        the selection is accepted.

Each console 12 a, 12 b, . . . , 12 n may have the possibility toprovide the option for a player to request the information on by who theplayer is marked and/or whom the player is marking on the display 24 anytime during the game.

The set up process of identifying markers may be remade if a new playerjoins the game, if a present player leaves the game or if a change ofmarker for a player is to be made.

The first console 2 may be the console belonging to the clubhouseterminal 12 a or the console by the tee for the first hole to be played12 b, where the first hole to be played may be the first hole of thecourse or a hole assigned as starting hole in a game with a shot gunstart.

The console at any tee box may function as the console 12 b of the startbox at first tee, thus allowing each player to check in to and check outof the system before and after a game of golf from any console in orderto enable games with shot gun starts where the game can start and stopfrom any tee.

The players may access the system from any computer 3 through a widearea network A, thus enabling that any computer 3 to be a part of thesystem 1 and function as the first console 2.

The present invention also relates to a golf score registration systemon a golf course comprising;

-   -   a terminal 15 located in or near a clubhouse and/or a start box        at first tee with a console 12 a, 12 b adapted to allow each        player to check in to and check out of the system 1 before and        after a game of golf,    -   tee boxes located near each tee on the course with a console 12        b, . . . , 12 n adapted to allow each player to enter scoring        information from the previously completed hole,    -   means for communication 14 between boxes on the course and a        central unit 13, and    -   individual information carriers adapted to be brought on to the        course by each player while playing,        where each console 12 a, 12 b, . . . , 12 n, 2 has at least two        readers 21, 22, 23 adapted to communicate with the information        carriers, and a display 24 adapted to indicate the function of        respective reader 21, 22, 23.

A first console 2 for the start of a golf game is adapted to provide theoption to play a game with markers for at least a first and secondplayer, and the first console 2 is adapted to request information on whois marking each player in the game.

The first console is adapted to provide a setup process of identifyingmarkers, by adapting the console to give a first reader 21 the functionto identify a first player to be marked and a second reader 22 thefunction to identify a second player to act as a marker for the firstplayer, and by adapting the display 24 to indicate the function ofrespective reader 21, 22.

According to a first embodiment of the inventive system the console 2 isadapted to provide instructions to the players by means of the display24, and the first and second reader 21, 22 are adapted to communicatewith the information carriers of marker and the marked playersimultaneously according to the given instructions.

This can be achieved by adapting the console 2 to provide thepossibility for a player to select the option “game with markers”, andthat if the selection is made, then the console is adapted to go throughthe steps of that

-   -   the display 24 is adapted to indicate a first reader 21 as        “player” and a second reader 22 as “marker”, the first reader 21        is adapted to communicate with the reader of the first player,        and the second reader 22 is adapted to communicate with the        reader of the second player, both at the same time,    -   the display 24 is adapted to show the name of the second player        as marker for the first player,    -   the console 2 is adapted to request an indication on if further        marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection is        completed on the display 24,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the console 2 is        adapted to repeat the process, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the console 2 is        adapted to close the marker selection.

According to a second embodiment of the inventive system 1 the console 2is adapted to provide instructions to the players by means of thedisplay 24, and the first and second reader 21, 22 are adapted tocommunicate with the information carriers of marker and the markedplayer sequentially according to the given instructions.

This can be achieved by adapting the console 2 to provide thepossibility for a player to select the option “game with markers”, andthat if the selection is made, then the console 2 is adapted to gothrough the steps of that

-   -   the display 24 is adapted to indicate a first reader 21 as        “player” and a second reader 22 as “marker”,    -   the first reader 21 is adapted to communicate with the        information carrier of the first player,    -   the display 24 is adapted to show the name of the first player,    -   the second reader 22 is adapted to communicate with the        information carrier of the second player,    -   the console 2 is adapted to show the name of the second player        as marker for the first player on the display 24,    -   the console 2 is adapted to request an indication on if further        marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection is        completed on the display 24,    -   if further marker selection is to be made, then the console 2 is        adapted to repeat the process, and    -   if the marker selection is completed, then the console 2 is        adapted to close the marker selection.

Regardless of simultaneous or sequential communication between thereaders 21, 22 and information carriers it is proposed that before therequest to indicate if further marker selection is to be made or if themarker selection is completed is given on the display 24, the console 2is adapted to go through the steps of that

-   -   the console 2 is adapted to indicate a reader 23 as “confirm        marker” and to request that the first player confirm that the        second player is accepted as marker on the display, and that    -   the reader 23 is adapted to communicate with the information        carrier of the first player if the selection is accepted.

Each console 12 a, 12 b, . . . , 12 n may be adapted to provide theoption for a player to request the information on by who the player ismarked and/or who the player is marking on the display 24 any timeduring the game.

The console 2 may also be adapted to provide a possibility to remake theset up process of identifying markers if a new player joins the game, ifa present player leaves the game or if a change of marker for a playeris to be made.

The console 12 a belonging to the clubhouse terminal and/or the consoleby the tee for the first hole to be played may be adapted to function asthe first console 2, where the first hole to be played can be the firsthole of the course or a hole assigned as starting hole in a game with ashot gun start.

It is also proposed that the console 2 at any tee box is adapted tofunction as the console 12 b of the start box at first tee, thusallowing each player to check in to and check out of the system 1 beforeand after a game of golf from any console in order to enable games withshot gun starts where the game can start and stop from any tee.

In order to provide online access to the system it is proposed that thesystem 1 is adapted to be accessed by the players from any computer 3through a wide area network A, and that this any computer 3 is adaptedto function as the first console 2.

The present invention also relates to a computer program product 41schematically illustrated in FIG. 3 comprising computer program code 41a, which, when executed by a computing device 4, such as a console 2,enables the computing device 4 to perform the steps of an inventivemethod as described above.

The present invention also relates to a computer readable medium 42, inthe figure schematically illustrated by a compact disc, upon whichinventive computer program code 41 a is stored, which computer readablemedium 42 can be any kind of computer readable medium, such as anon-volatile storage device.

It will be understood that the invention is not restricted to theaforedescribed and illustrated exemplifying embodiments thereof and thatmodifications can be made within the scope of the invention as definedby the accompanying Claims.

1. Method for golf score registration in a golf score registrationsystem on a golf course comprising; a terminal located in or near aclubhouse and/or a start box at first tee with a console that allowseach player to check in to and check out of the system before and aftera game of golf, tee boxes located near each tee on the course with aconsole that allows each player to enter scoring information from thepreviously completed hole, means for communication between boxes on thecourse and a central unit, and individual information carriers that eachplayer brings on to the course while playing, wherein each console hasat least one reader through which it can communicate with saidinformation carriers, and a display indicating the function ofrespective reader, wherein a first console provides the option to play agame with markers for at least a first and second player, and whereinsaid first console requests information on who is marking each player insaid game.
 2. Method according to claim 1, wherein said first console isa console for the start of a golf game, wherein in the setup process ofidentifying markers said first console gives a first reader the functionto identify a first player to be marked and a second reader the functionto identify a second player to act as a marked for said first player,and wherein display indicates the function of respective reader. 3.Method according to claim 2, wherein said first and second readercommunicates with the information carriers of marker and the markedplayer simultaneously according to instructions given to said players onsaid display.
 4. Method according to claim 3, wherein a player selectsthe option “game with markers” on said console, said first player allowsits information carrier to communicate with a reader indicated as“player” on said display and said second player allows its informationcarrier to communicate with a reader indicated as “marker” on saiddisplay, both at the same time, the name of said second player is shownas marker for said first player on said display, a request to indicateif further marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection iscompleted is given on said display, if further marker selection is to bemade, then the process is repeated, and if the marker selection iscompleted, then the marker selection is closed and the game can begin.5. Method according to claim 2, wherein said first and second readercommunicates with the information carriers of marker and the markedplayer sequentially according to instructions given to said players onsaid display.
 6. Method according to claim 5, wherein a player selectsthe option “game with markers” on said console, said first player allowsits information carrier to communicate with a reader indicated as“player” on said display, the name of said first player is shown on saiddisplay, a request for the player to mark said first player is given onsaid display, said second player allows its information carrier tocommunicate with a reader indicated as “marker” on said display, thename of said second player is shown as marker for said first player onsaid display, a request to indicate if further marker selection is to bemade or if the marker selection is completed is given on said display,if further marker selection is to be made, then the process is repeated,and if the marker selection is completed, then the marker selection isclosed and the game can begin.
 7. Method according to claim 4 whereinbefore said request to indicate if further marker selection is to bemade or if the marker selection is completed is given on said display, arequest for said first player to confirm that said second player isaccepted as marker is given on said display, and said first playerallows its information carrier to communicate with a reader indicated as“confirm marker” on said display if the selection is accepted.
 8. Methodaccording to claim 1, wherein each console provides the option for aplayer to request the information on by who said player is marked and/orwhom said player is marking on said display any time during the game. 9.Method according to claim 1, wherein said set up process of identifyingmarkers can be remade if a new player joins the game, if a presentplayer leaves the game or if a change of marker for a player is to bemade.
 10. Method according to claim 1, wherein said first console is theconsole belonging to the clubhouse terminal.
 11. Method according toclaim 1, wherein said first console is the console by the tee for thefirst hole to be played.
 12. Method according to claim 11, wherein thefirst hole to be played is the first hole of the course.
 13. Methodaccording to claim 11, wherein a first hole to be played is a holeassigned as starting hole in a game with a shot gun start.
 14. Methodaccording to claim 1, wherein the console at any tee box can function asthe console of said start box at first tee, thus allowing each player tocheck in to and check out of the system before and after a game of golffrom any console in order to enable games with shot gun starts where thegame can start and stop from any tee.
 15. Method according to claim 1,wherein said players can access said system from any computer through awide area network, and that said any computer functions as said firstconsole.
 16. A golf score registration system on a golf coursecomprising; a terminal located in or near a clubhouse and/or a start boxat first tee with a console adapted to allow each player to check in toand check out of the system before and after a game of golf, tee boxeslocated near each tee on the course with a console adapted to allow eachplayer to enter scoring information from the previously completed hole,means for communication between boxes on the course and a central unit,and individual information carriers adapted to be brought on to thecourse by each player while playing, wherein each console has at leastone reader adapted to communicate with said information carriers, and adisplay adapted to indicate the function of respective reader, wherein afirst console is adapted to provide the option to play a game withmarkers for at least a first and second player, and wherein said firstconsole is adapted to request information on who is marking each playerin said game.
 17. System according to claim 16, wherein said firstconsole is a console adapted to function at the start of a golf game,wherein said first console is adapted to provide a setup process ofidentifying markers, that said console is adapted to give a first readerthe function to identify a first player to be marked and a second readerthe function to identify a second player act as a marker for said firstplayer, and wherein said display is adapted to indicate the function ofrespective reader.
 18. System according to claim 17, wherein saidconsole is adapted to provide instructions to said players by means ofsaid display, and wherein said first and second reader are adapted tocommunicate with the information carriers of marker and the markedplayer simultaneously according to said given instructions.
 19. Systemaccording to claim 18, wherein said console is adapted to provide thepossibility for a player to select the option “game with markers”, andthat if said selection is made, then said console is adapted to gothrough the steps of that said display is adapted to indicate a firstreader as “player” and a second reader as “marker”, said first reader isadapted to communicate with the reader of said first player, and saidsecond reader is adapted to communicate with the reader of said secondplayer, both at the same time, said display is adapted to show the nameof said second player as marker for said first player, said console isadapted to request an indication on if further marker selection is to bemade or if the marker selection is completed on said display, if furthermarker selection is to be made, then said console is adapted to repeatthe process, and if the marker selection is completed, then said consoleis adapted to close the marker selection.
 20. System according to claim17, wherein said console is adapted to provide instructions to saidplayers by means of said display, and wherein said first and secondreader are adapted to communicate with the information carriers ofmarker and the marked player sequentially according to said giveninstructions.
 21. System according to claim 20, wherein said console isadapted to provide the possibility for a player to select the option“game with markers”, and wherein if said selection is made, then saidconsole is adapted to go through the steps of: said display is adaptedto indicate a first reader as “player” and a second reader as “marker”,said first reader is adapted to communicate with the information carrierof said first player, said display is adapted to show the name of saidfirst player, said second reader is adapted to communicate with theinformation carrier of said second player, said console is adapted toshow the name of said second player as marker for said first player onsaid display, said console is adapted to request an indication on iffurther marker selection is to be made or if the marker selection iscompleted on said display, if further marker selection is to be made,then said console is adapted to repeat the process, and if the markerselection is completed, then said console is adapted to close the markerselection.
 22. System according to claim 19 wherein before said requestto indicate if further marker selection is to be made or if the markerselection is completed is given on said display, said console is adaptedto go through the steps of: said console is adapted to indicate a readeras “confirm marker” and to request that said first player confirm thatsaid second player is accepted as marker on said display, and that saidreader is adapted to communicate with the information carrier of saidfirst player if the selection is accepted.
 23. System according to claim16, wherein each console is adapted to provide the option for a playerto request the information on by who said player is marked and/or whosaid player is marking on said display any time during the game. 24.System according to claim 16, wherein said console is adapted to providea possibility to remake said set up process of identifying markers if anew player joins the game, if a present player leaves the game or if achange of marker for a player is to be made.
 25. System according toclaim 16, wherein the console belonging to the clubhouse terminal isadapted to function as said first console.
 26. System according to claim16, wherein the console by the tee for the first hole to be played isadapted to function as said first console.
 27. System according to claim26, wherein the first hole to be played is the first hole of the course.28. System according to claim 26, wherein the first hole to be played isa hole assigned as starting hole in a game with a shot gun start. 29.System according to claim 16, wherein the console at any tee box isadapted to function as the console of said start box at first tee, thusallowing each player to check in to and check out of the system beforeand after a game of golf from any console in order to enable games withshot gun starts where the game can start and stop from any tee. 30.System according to claim 16, wherein said system is adapted to beaccessed by said players from any computer through a wide area network,and wherein said any computer is adapted to function as said firstconsole.
 31. Computer program product comprising computer program code,wherein said computer program code, when executed by a computing device,enables said computing device to perform the steps of a method accordingto claim
 1. 32. Computer readable medium wherein computer program codeaccording to claim 31 is stored on said computer readable medium. 33.Computer readable medium according to claim 32, wherein said computerreadable medium is a non-volatile storage device.